The Qualicum Beach St. Mark’s Community Fair celebrates its 50th year on July 22.
The fair will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Veterans Way at Memorial Avenue, according to a news release.
“It has taken a lot of effort and spirit to get the Fair running this year,” said the Ven. Elizabeth Northcott, priest at St. Mark Church. “Having to cancel for three years because of COVID restrictions was difficult for us. Now we’re back! We are thankful for our partners and sponsors who have stepped forward with their support. This year’s newly streamlined Fair will be a celebration.”
More than 75 vendors will be displaying their wares, featuring accessories, books, CDs, jewelry, china, glassware, antiques and crafts. Don’t forget to come early for those famous “Holy Roller Pies” (they go fast).
St. Mark’s Church assures that 90 per cent of the proceeds gathered from the pies, used books sales, as well as leasing to vendors will go to charities and not-for-profit groups for the betterment of the community.
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There will be a pancake breakfast as well as burgers and hot dogs at the Qualicum Beach Legion as well as entertainment from the Rainbow Cloggers, Eric Baumgartener and Debbie Ryan, and a variety of buskers throughout the day.
Need a break? Enjoy the tranquility of “The Gardens” with its flowers, pond, quiet music and wonderful bargains for sale. Much appreciation goes to the Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market vendors for making the move to the the Old School House parking lot again this year.
St. Mark’s will offer a continuous shuttle from the parking lot behind Kwalikum Secondary School to the fair grounds.
— NEWS Staff, submitted
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